The "Champagne Chateau" sits serenely behind a wide dune overlooking the beach. Surrounded by mature trees, the two-acre location of this exquisite oceanfront estate was chosen by the original owners because of the afforded privacy. Along the ocean, this one-of-a-kind haven is scenically landscaped with sea coast plants and seasonal flowers. Designed in the style of grand beach manors of a bygone era for gatherings of family and friends, but still cozy enough for a few. The home was designed by a notable North Carolina architect who integrated Northern Shingle style with elements of NC historic plantation homes by presenting a dramatic stair tower from the west side and double porches on the east, a detail brought to the Carolinas by planters from the West Indies. Built as a three-generation family beach home - for any time of the year - this former Du Pont residence has several wings to accommodate family groups with central gathering areas. Adjoins the Audubon Sanctuary and not far from the many amenities of Sanderling and Duck.

The salon-style upper-level living area opens onto covered decks facing the ocean and westward to decks with views of the sound. The formal living room is a large area full of light with ocean views to the east and sound views to the west. Picture windows are the centerpiece of each of the four sitting bays on either side of the doors. The high tray ceiling is of clear Carolina cedar and the windows, doors and baseboards are clear cypress with wide heart pine floors. Enjoy ocean views from the master suite or cooking in the large kitchen with several work stations for food preparation by either extended family or caterer. The kitchen also has an alcove bar area boasting an under-counter wine cooler, refrigerator and a wall of pull-out pantry cabinets. For eating the dining room highlight is the Venetian wax white and blue walls. A picture-window bay on the east brings in the light and ocean vista. On the west, an over-sized glass door opens to a balcony overlooking the garden and Currituck sound. After a good meal, head to the bedrooms that are spacious and comfortable with well-appointed bathrooms. Separate wings provide private, peaceful sleeping space for all. Come and experience living in the preserved natural habitat of this Atlantic Ocean to Currituck Sound community!

Guest House

Main House

Level 2

Two MBRs (K, DB/Tr); galley kitchen; laundry.

Main House

L1 South Wing

Two BRs (K with sitting area, K) with shared bath and access to screened porch; MBR (K) with private deck; family room with wet bar and refrigerator; laundry.

L1 North Wing

MBR (K); BR (K) with adjoining room (DB); full bath; laundry.

L2

MBR (K) with his and her vanities, sauna and deck access; great room with gas fireplace and piano opens onto covered decks facing the ocean and westward to decks with views of the sound; large well-equipped kitchen with two dishwashers, a cooktop and two refrigerators; bar area with wine cooler and half refrigerator; the dining area seats 20 and has a bay window that brings in light and beautiful ocean vistas; to the west, an oversized glass door opens to a balcony overlooking the garden and Currituck sound; two half baths.

Extras

Located on two acres, private lighted walkway to the beach with dunetop gazebo, multiple TVs/DVDs, gas grill, gas fireplace, beach cabana service from Memorial Day to Labor Day only (provides morning set-up and afternoon take-down of two umbrellas and six beach chairs on the beach).

Exterior amenities include a private lighted walkway to the beach and dunetop gazebo.

Questions & Answers

Chris, this home has a TV in the Living Room, Den, and each of the bedrooms, however, this is subject to change without notice. We only guarantee TVs in our common areas as a standard amenity.

- Answered by Twiddy on 3/21/2016

Question:

Are there walking and bike paths in the area? Does the house have bikes?

Answer:

Great questions, Denise! There is a bike/walking path along Highway 12. Bikes are not a standard amenity for Twiddy homes. If you would like to rent bikes for your stay, Just for the Beach, Moneysworth, and Ocean Atlantic Rentals all provide this service. For contact information, please visit www.twiddy.com/activities/services.aspx.

- Answered by Twiddy on 2/2/2016

Question:

After looking at the amenities, I see that there is no gas grill. Is there any type of grill?

Answer:

Hi Debbie, a grill is a standard amenity at all of our Twiddy homes and B894 currently provides a gas BBQ grill for guest. For a complete list of our standard furnishing please visit: https://www.twiddy.com/abbreviations-definitions.aspx#stand

- Answered by Twiddy on 4/12/2015

Question:

The Sanderling community pool... Will it be open the first week of May?

Answer:

Judy, the Sanderling Resort community pool will open for the 2015 season on May 18 and close on October 12.

- Answered by Twiddy on 4/12/2015

Question:

Is there a fee to hold a private wedding at this home? If so, are tents allowed to be put up on the grassy area and chairs set up on the beach? Thanks!

Answer:

Lia, B894 does not allow Special Event. To view all of our Special Event homes, please visit https://www.twiddy.com/weddings/. If you have additional questions, please contact our office at 1-800-489-4339 and ask to speak with one of our Special Event Vacation Specialists.

- Answered by Twiddy on 4/10/2015

Question:

We stayed here last year and in contrast to your answer last year, there was a baby crib. Is this going to be included in 2015?

Answer:

John, baby equipment is not guaranteed for any of our vacation homes. Baby item requirements and recalls constantly change and many become obsolete after just one vacation season. In that regard Twiddy, along with our homeowners, made the decision to remove advertisement and discontinued the tracking of any baby equipment in our homes beginning in 2012. If you would like to rent baby equipment for your stay, Just for the Beach, Moneysworth, and Ocean Atlantic Rentals all provide baby equipment rentals. For contact information, please visit www.twiddy.com/activities/services.aspx.

- Answered by Twiddy on 1/29/2015

Question:

Is there a CD player in this property?

Answer:

Yes, a CD player is a standard amenity in every Twiddy home. To view our list of standard amenities, please visit www.twiddy.com/abbreviations-definitions.aspx#stfurneq.

- Answered by Twiddy on 9/26/2014

Question:

ARE THERE HIGHCHAIRS o CRIBS IN THE HOUSE?

Answer:

Marty, baby equipment is not a standard amenity for Twiddy homes. If you would like to rent baby equipment for your stay, Just for the Beach, Moneysworth, and Ocean Atlantic Rentals all provide baby equipment rentals. For contact information, please visit www.twiddy.com/activities/services.aspx.

- Answered by Twiddy on 7/31/2014

Question:

Is there an elevator

Answer:

Thank you for your inquiry, Beverly! B894 does not provide an elevator.

- Answered by Twiddy on 7/4/2014

Question:

How far is the center of Duck from the house, Also, is there air conditioning in the house? Thanks

Answer:

Pat, this home is approximately 4 miles from the center of Duck, and yes, air conditioning is a standard amenity in all of our Twiddy homes!

- Answered by Twiddy on 1/14/2014

Question:

How far is the center of Duck from the house.

Answer:

Pat, this home is located about 4 miles north of our office which is in the center of Duck; here is the link to the local directional map showing the home location:
www.twiddy.com/maps/pdfs/sanderling.pdf

- Answered by Twiddy on 1/14/2014

Question:

Do bedrooms have television?

Answer:

Kim, property B894 does not advertise televisions in all bedrooms, but they are in most of them, both in the main house and the guest house!

- Answered by Twiddy on 12/10/2013

Question:

Are all of the master bedrooms in the main house? How many bedrooms are in the carriage house?

Answer:

Hello Michelle! There are two master bedrooms located in the Carriage House; one with a King bed and the other with a Daybed/Trundle combo!

- Answered by Twiddy on 10/29/2013

Question:

How far and where is the community pool with this home? Is it walkable?

Answer:

Patricia, the Sanderling Raquets and Swim Club is about half a mile from this home; follow this link to the local directional map to see the home in relation the community pool: www.twiddy.com/maps/pdfs/sanderling.pdf